In reality, my face is not usually so red. I took these pictures immediately after washing so that I could photograph my hyperpigmentation scars when they're agitated. It makes my progress easier to track when I can see how flaming red they are now... and hopefully won't be in the future . Other than those few huge ones, I hadn't had any flare-ups in a while. The rampage was over and I was finally healing. However, I wanted to see a dermatologist to make sure I keep the crazy under control